iboboyswag:


This is apt. Nah just say I no get time for too much long talk.

Many are in the UK not because condition bad baje.

The conditions in Nigeria are relative and the "government cost" for basic things are near socialist standards, making room for all strata of the demography.

But this UK... Nah just light, credit (a trap) and passport dem get.

Amarathripple0:

On the contrary, I would advise you to take your own advice because OP asked an intelligent, well-thought out question.

HondaLover:

@Bolded
I might not have the statistics ó, but honestly more than 60% can actually afford that, the country hard but it's not that worse

The state of instruments is not something to write home about, but I believe there can be a form of redemption.
The case of Ilupeju and so many hospitals in Lagos is not the standard for many places in Nigeria, I still believe private dentist won't charge far way beyond what an a middle class can afford pull the Lagos standard out of the picture.

Then the working class thingy, I won't say I fit in or not.
I have a modus operandi, get food on my family's table irrespective of where I find myself(so far it's legit), the so called "dental desert" works for so many people likewise being in the UK, your choice of stay is dependent on your need at a particular time or reason behind the movement.

iboboyswag:


This is apt. Nah just say I no get time for too much long talk.

Many are in the UK not because condition bad baje.

The conditions in Nigeria are relative and the "government cost" for basic things are near socialist standards, making room for all strata of the demography.

But this UK... Nah just light, credit (a trap) and passport dem get.

hustla:


Seems that was the same guy gloating and talking nonsense when asked to clarify some things about credit cards

Talks like his ass is where his mouth is supposed to be

Not surprised at all

justwise:


Is that necessary? We can actual be civil addressing each other here.

hustla:


Of course .. But he hasn't shown any signs of being civil either and this has been ongoing

It is well

hustla:


Seems that was the same guy gloating and talking nonsense when asked to clarify some things about credit cards

Talks like his ass is where his mouth is supposed to be

Not surprised at all

justwise:


I don't think so, we are all adults here lets show some respect.

Amarathripple0:

Definitely the same guy. Las las, He go dey alright

HondaLover:

Shebi na me buy motor?
Shebi na me get provisional license abi.
I never use one month for this land o

iboboyswag:


This is apt. Nah just say I no get time for too much long talk.

Many are in the UK not because condition bad baje.

The conditions in Nigeria are relative and the "government cost" for basic things are near socialist standards, making room for all strata of the demography.

But this UK... Nah just light, credit (a trap) and passport dem get.

hustla:


Justwise,

When he called someone foolish unprovoked for asking questions about his observations, you did not respond to that


And my 'Of course' comment points to us being civil

Poanan:


U may be right i dont know. Cos i am new here but what i see is that most people bite more than what they can actually chew.

The other day i saw a student driving a jeep. Is the jeep the car he should buy now? Mind you that person has not finished paying school fees and he did not buy the jeep on credit. If the jeep is cheap he should also think about maintenance.

So many people started using the latest iphone within a short time of coming here using credit to buy a phone they could afford while in Nigeria.

I know of someone who drives a very nice benz very clean benz and this person is on minimum wage. At the end of the day, these are the people that will shout nothing in UK. Meanwhile the person is funding a temptation he cant afford for now.

I dont know if there is anything in UK cos I am still in school and I dont do more than myself for now at least.

justwise:


No because a lot of people jumped on him because of that post including yourself who called it idiotic and incoherent, your issues with him started from the CC thing not just this.

Poanan:


U may be right i dont know. Cos i am new here but what i see is that most people bite more than what they can actually chew.



I dont know if there is anything in UK cos I am still in school and I dont do more than myself for now at least.

Poanan:


U may be right i dont know. Cos i am new here but what i see is that most people bite more than what they can actually chew.

The other day i saw a student driving a jeep. Is the jeep the car he should buy now? Mind you that person has not finished paying school fees and he did not buy the jeep on credit. If the jeep is cheap he should also think about maintenance.

So many people started using the latest iphone within a short time of coming here using credit to buy a phone they could afford while in Nigeria.

I know of someone who drives a very nice benz very clean benz and this person is on minimum wage. At the end of the day, these are the people that will shout nothing in UK. Meanwhile the person is funding a temptation he cant afford for now.

I dont know if there is anything in UK cos I am still in school and I dont do more than myself for now at least.

hustla:


People earning £700+/day will beg to differ

Poanan:


U may be right i dont know. Cos i am new here but what i see is that most people bite more than what they can actually chew.

The other day i saw a student driving a jeep. Is the jeep the car he should buy now? Mind you that person has not finished paying school fees and he did not buy the jeep on credit. If the jeep is cheap he should also think about maintenance.

So many people started using the latest iphone within a short time of coming here using credit to buy a phone they could afford while in Nigeria.

I know of someone who drives a very nice benz very clean benz and this person is on minimum wage. At the end of the day, these are the people that will shout nothing in UK. Meanwhile the person is funding a temptation he cant afford for now.

I dont know if there is anything in UK cos I am still in school and I dont do more than myself for now at least.

hustla:


You're right

TheGuyFromHR:


Virtually every developed country is socialistic to an extent, even the United States.
By that I mean the basic principles of socialism (providing generalised free or subsidised access to social goods such as education, healthcare, etc.) are implemented in most countries these days, because it has been proven to work. Even the US at least provides free emergency room care, if nothing else.

Of course, the quality of the social goods provided varies, and the means of funding them too.

kode12:
Hi people, I've got a question that has always been at the back of my mind. Asking oyinbo might be a bit awkward but I'm sure naija should understand.
Why are there so many kids in the UK with autism or on the autistic spectrum? It almost seems as though the Brits consider it a badge of honor saying their kids are on the spectrum or to use it to claim disability.

I've seen a lot of kids who the parents claim are on the spectrum and honestly, they seem cognitively okay, and if it were naija some proper brain resetting beating every once in a while will likely realign the child, but the parents here just seem to use "on the spectrum" as a pass to allow the kids become uncontrollable and something a complete nuisance.

Is there some kind of inherited genetic predisposition for brits to be on the spectrum or is that just some quasi-cultural thing that has become part of the medical norm for doctors to just label the kids as on the spectrum?

##Or is my perception on the matter just skewed because Nigeria doesn't do enough testing to determine if kids are on the autistic spectrum or have cognitive disabilities and just assume the child is a "dullard"?

iboboyswag:


Abeg calm down brother. Let's keep the discussion civil please.

TheGuyFromHR:

How many people do you think have N500 to pay to see a dentist in Nigeria?

A young cousin of mine came to stay with me once, in 2012 or so. She had a dental issue, so I took her to that Lagos state dental hospital in Surulere, can't remember where, it was newish at the time (or newly refurbished?). We paid the card fee and all that, and when it got to the examination stage, the instruments the dentist brought out were rusty. The plating or whatever it is had come off on parts, and all that. I asked him if it was safe to use those, and he said simply that that was what they had. I took my ward off to a private place in Ilupeju and paid N8 or 9K for the procedure she had to have. That was still good money in 2012.

Private dental care is expensive everywhere. In 2018 or so, I had a root canal done in a dental practice in Ikeja GRA. It cost me about 200k, cash upfront. I had another done here in the UK, it cost me something in the region of 1k. Of course that went on to my 22 months, 0% purchase credit card, gradually being paid off.

If you were working class (in the true meaning of the term), would you rather live in a so-called "dental desert" in Nigeria, or in the UK?

iboboyswag:


Well... To each his own.

You are a student, I am not. I don't drive a jeep nor a Mercedes but a small VW golf paid for in cash. I have a credit card but I use sparingly (and truth be told, it has been helpful, once or twice).

I work, earn a very decent living and I am immensely greatful for the opportunity the country has afforded me but again, I know why I am here.

If you can articulate your purpose of being here and work towards it, you can achieve it. This is a land of opportunities, just don't be one of the "Nigeria is dead, I must japa crew!"


Last thing, don't ever do more than yourself, not now, not ever!

Munamoqel:
please many Nigerians have 500 naira is not as bad as you portray ! there over 120m active phone lines ! meaning they can afford phone of like 3k . I had my NHIS cover at lagoon hospital but strangely the have no dentist . When I need a removal I went to FMC ebutta metta and within 4 hours and 5k even thing done professionally . So Nigeria is not beyond redemption! a Nigeria sport woman just won gold and a Nigerian trained doctor working in the US just donated 1m USD to University of Ibadan!

adedapodvirus001:
Good evening house, please does the UKVI accept the Amex credit card for payment of Visa and IHS Fee?

Has anyone tried it in the past.

Poanan:


U may be right i dont know. Cos i am new here but what i see is that most people bite more than what they can actually chew.

The other day i saw a student driving a jeep. Is the jeep the car he should buy now? Mind you that person has not finished paying school fees and he did not buy the jeep on credit. If the jeep is cheap he should also think about maintenance.

So many people started using the latest iphone within a short time of coming here using credit to buy a phone they could afford while in Nigeria.

I know of someone who drives a very nice benz very clean benz and this person is on minimum wage. At the end of the day, these are the people that will shout nothing in UK. Meanwhile the person is funding a temptation he cant afford for now.

I dont know if there is anything in UK cos I am still in school and I dont do more than myself for now at least.

Elderss:


Yes, UKVI does accept Amex credit card.

Talking from personal experience

TheGuyFromHR:


Just to clarify, I didn't ask you for your social status

Amarathripple0:

With time, all will happen. You can apply for your provisional license now if you haven’t done that already.